Nov 13, 1995

The Recording Industry Association of America awards a gold album to Kenny Rogers' "20 Great Years"

Apr 29, 1996

Kenny Rogers has laser surgery in Athens, Georgia, for a gall bladder problem

May 26, 1996

Kenny Rogers performs on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., during the National Memorial Day Concert, telecast by PBS. Also appearing: Burt Reynolds, CeCe Winans and Michael Feinstein

Sep 3, 1996

Magnatone releases the Kenny Rogers Christmas album "The Gift"

Nov 8, 1996

Kenny Rogers registers an RIAA-certified double-platinum album for the first time with a solo studio project, "Eyes That See In The Dark"

Nov 28, 1996

Kenny Rogers rides a snowman float down Broadway in New York City during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which also features Bo Diddley, Ruth Buzzi and Sara Jessica Parker

Nov 30, 1996

CBS-TV airs "Dolly Parton: Treasures." The special features Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Cat Stevens, Alison Krauss, Mac Davis, Freddy Fender, Neil Young, Charlie Rich, Kenny Rogers, Maverick Raul Malo and Blues Traveler's John Popper

Dec 31, 1996

Kenny Rogers proposes to his 30-year-old girlfriend, Wanda Miller, just before going on stage in Las Vegas. She becomes his fifth wife in June

Jan 19, 1997

Trisha Yearwood and Kenny Rogers perform at "The 53rd Presidential Inaugural Gala" for Bill Clinton. The CBS special also features Aretha Franklin, Sandi Patty, James Taylor, Kenny G and Stevie Wonder

Jun 1, 1997

Kenny Rogers marries his fifth wife, production assistant Wanda Miller, in a barn on his 500-acre estate in Athens, Georgia